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Cheesecake vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheesecake and lettuce

  • Cheesecake has more phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
  • Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 137% more than cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.6%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2770.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +788.5%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%
Contains more WaterWater +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1853.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Lettuce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.4µg 126.3µg 102%
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.02g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.15g 34%
Vitamin A 159µg 370µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.006g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Sodium 438mg 28mg 18%
Calories 321kcal 15kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.2mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.082g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.08mg 9%
Phosphorus 93mg 29mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.134mg 9%
Protein 5.5g 1.36g 8%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.6µg 8%
Carbs 25.5g 2.87g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Choline 45.9mg 13.6mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.25mg 5%
Folate 18µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.07mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.63mg 0.86mg 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.09mg 3%
Potassium 90mg 194mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.22mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.375mg 1%
Copper 0.02mg 0.029mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 1.57g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 0.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.022mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Lettuce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cheesecake
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.